Behavioral Health Technician / Client Driver — Outpatient Program

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Technician / Client Driver — Outpatient Program role is onsite in Metairie, LA. Compensation is not specified. Avenues Recovery operates addiction treatment programs, and this position supports its outpatient program in Metairie. The role provides operational and client support to medical and clinical teams while helping maintain a safe, supportive recovery environment. It also transports clients to admissions, discharges, and appointments as needed and assists with related documentation and logistics.

What you'll do

• Support admissions, transportation, meals, medication, supervision, phones, and other daily operations
• build rapport with clients
• monitor clients and follow safety policies
• document and escalate incidents
• complete shift documentation and administrative tasks
• transport clients for admissions, discharges, and appointments
• deliver appointment documents and lab specimens as needed
• maintain the vehicle.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health technician

client driver

substance use recovery

outpatient program

client support

transportation

metairie la

avenues recovery

admissions support

appointment transport

high school diploma preferred

cpr preferred

recovery services

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 100% employer match, medical, dental, vision, accident and critical illness coverage, disability options, employer-paid life and AD&D, legal coverage, pet insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off.

Why this role

Combines behavioral health program support with client transportation for an intensive outpatient facility.

About the employer

Avenues Recovery is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). Sector: 62.